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ACC sues BB’s ex-governor Atiur, economist Barkat over embezzling Tk 297cr 

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Published On: 20 Feb 2025, 17:53 Updated On:20 Feb 2025, 18:12
Bangladesh Bank’s former  Governor Dr Atiur Rahman and economist Prof Dr Abul Barkat. Photo : collage

DHAKA, Feb 20, 2025 (BSS) - The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has filed a case against 23 people, including Bangladesh Bank’s former  Governor Dr Atiur Rahman and economist Prof Dr Abul Barkat, on charges of embezzling Tk 297 crore in the name of AnonTex Group

The case was filed at the ACC's Dhaka Integrated District Office today, ACC Director General (Prevention) Md Akhter Hossain told journalists at a briefing today.

According to the case, former Bangladesh Bank Governor Atiur Rahman and former Janata Bank Chairman Abul Barakat gave loans of Tk 297 crore to 22 companies of the AnonTex Group through forgery.

Atiur Rahman and his associates embezzled the money through various illegal means, the case documents revealed.

However, in 2022, the ACC investigation into loan irregularities was closed due to insufficient evidences.

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